Classic Cinnamon Roll

Name: Classic Cinnamon Roll
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c warm water; 1.5 Tbs yeast; 1 Tablespoon sugar; 5 c flour, plus more as needed; 1/2 c sugar; 1/2 Tablespoon salt; 1/4 c butter, melted; 2 Tbs Butter, more as needed; Cinnamon, as needed; 2/3 cup Brown sugar, more as needed

9 steps

Prep:1hCook:15min

This is my family’s classic cinnamon roll recipe. Baking has always been a family affair: my grandma spent her childhood baking and helping in her family’s cafe. I hope your family will enjoy this recipe, too!

Updated at: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:34:31 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories155.9 kcal (8%)

Total Fat3 g (4%)

Carbs29.3 g (11%)

Sugars9.3 g (10%)

Protein2.8 g (6%)

Sodium147.8 mg (7%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Proof yeast: mix water, yeast, and sugar. Cover, let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Make dough: add flour, sugar, salt. Mix.

Step 3

Then add melted butter and yeast mixture (once rested).

Step 4

Knead together by hand, with hand mixer, or standing mixer. Knead 5-10 minutes to allow dough to come together. Add flour as needed, 1/4 c at a time. Dough should not be too sticky. It needs to easily form a ball.

Step 5

Roll out dough on floured surface (I like to work with only half the dough at a time). Cover entire surface with butter. Then sprinkle cinnamon over entire surface. Then sprinkle brown sugar over entire surface.

Step 6

Roll up dough tightly to make a log. Cut slices using a serrated knife or the floss method.

Step 7

Place rolls on baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover with clean towel and let rise 45 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 350F. Bake rolls 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Rotate tray halfway through bake time.

Step 9

Cover with frosting of your choice. Enjoy!